The Western is a traditional community local at 70 Western Road, Leicester, run by Michelle Lovell as one of three Everards pubs, serving Everards Sunchaser and Tiger alongside a refurbished bar, lounge and cafe (open from 8am). It has a large beer garden and a log-burning fire, with regular food, drink and music events including open mic nights and popular Northern Soul nights. Upstairs sits 'Upstairs At The Western', a pub theatre staging comedy, poetry, musicals, drama, music and improvisation. The venue has a house PA and welcomes originals and covers across mixed, soul and acoustic styles.
Leicester · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Western Pub Open Mic
Western Road's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Western Pub
Western RoadGetting there
Western Road, Leicester
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Western Road, LeicesterAbout the night
The Western is a lively West End local on Western Road (LE3 0GA) with its own little pub theatre, and it runs an acoustic open-mic session on the first Sunday of each month from 8pm. Expect a creative, community feel — the venue regularly puts on poetry, music and shows — with a good range of beer to enjoy while you wait for your slot. It's free to play; check the Western pub's Facebook for the next date.
The Western is a traditional community local at 70 Western Road, Leicester, run by Michelle Lovell as one of three Everards pubs, serving Everards Sunchaser and Tiger alongside a refurbished bar, lounge and cafe (open from 8am). It has a large beer garden and a log-burning fire, with regular food, drink and music events including open mic nights and popular Northern Soul nights. Upstairs sits 'Upstairs At The Western', a pub theatre staging comedy, poetry, musicals, drama, music and improvisation. The venue has a house PA and welcomes originals and covers across mixed, soul and acoustic styles.
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Western Road · Every 1st Sunday of the month
The Western Pub Open Mic
Western Road's sunday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
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- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- No fee
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The Western Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Western Pub Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Western Pub in Leicester, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 21 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Western is a lively West End local on Western Road (LE3 0GA) with its own little pub theatre, and it runs an acoustic open-mic session on the first Sunday of each month from 8pm. Expect a creative, community feel — the venue regularly puts on poetry, music and shows — with a good range of beer to enjoy while you wait for your slot. It's free to play; check the Western pub's Facebook for the next date.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Western Pub’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Kit
The Western Pub provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Western Pub
Western Road, Leicester
AreaWestern Road, Leicester
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Western Pub in Western Road, Leicester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Western Pub provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leicester open mic nights for alternatives.
The Western Pub provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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10 — Venues near The Western Pub
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